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Water Conservation Programs and Incentives PDF Print E-mail
Water is a precious resource to those of us fortunate enough to live in Southern California. The current water supply shortage has limited this valuable resource.
 
In response to the current water supply shortage, Olivenhain Municipal Water District has issued a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage with voluntary water-use restrictions encouraged throughout OMWD's service area. Continuing to meet our water needs requires everyone to follow these guidelines and conscientiously conserve.
 
Device Incentives
Incentives (formerly called rebates) for single-family residential customers are available through the SoCal Water$mart regional program at bewaterwise.com. 888-376-3417
OMWD Incentive Amounts (effective June 1, 2010)
·         High efficiency clothes washers - $185
·         Rotating sprinkler nozzles - $3 per nozzle, minimum of 25 nozzles must be purchased
·         Weather based irrigation controllers
o        $80 per controller for properties less than 1 acre
o        $25 per station for properties more than 1 acre
 
(Amounts may change at any time and are not guaranteed. Incentive amounts vary depending on local water agency participation. High-efficiency toilet and synthetic turf incentives are no longer offered to OMWD customers. However, some water agencies in southern California may still be offering incentives for these products for their customers. Please visit bewaterwise.com for the most up-to-date information.)
 
Transition to an Online-Only Incentive Application System: Hard copy incentive applications will no longer be distributed or available to download for purchases on or after June 1, 2010.  888-376-3417
Customers must apply for their incentive via the program website at: bewaterwise.com. After confirmation, they must postmark their documentation within 60 days.  A copy of the incentive confirmation page, original sales receipt and a copy of their water bill are required.  Incentives will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last.
Cash for Appliances Incentive Program Extended: Originally scheduled to end May 31, 2010, the incentive program will now continue until funds are exhausted.  Consumers have up to 120 days from the purchase date to submit their incentive application by mail. Eligible energy efficient appliances and incentive amounts available are: refrigerators $200, clothes washers $100, and room air conditioners up to $50. A complete list of eligible models may be viewed at cash4appliances.org/products/index.html.  888-390-4034
 
Save a Buck Regional Program
This program is available for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family customers.
There have been important changes to program terms and conditions, so please visit mwdsaveabuck.com for the latest information and incentive amounts. 877-728-2282 
 
Free Water Use Evaluation ($200 Value)
Email us to sign up for a free-water use evaluation that can identify ways to save water at your home or business.
 
Start saving water and money today!
Resources
Free Home Water & Energy Savings Kits offered by SDG&E (massaging shower head and faucet aerators)
Up to 20% of the state's energy use is attributed to providing water so saving water also saves energy by not having to move as much water.
 
More tips to save you water and money can be found at 20gallonchallenge.com, h2ouse.org or bewaterwise.com.
 
Fixing Leaks Around the Home - An EPA WaterSense resource

 
Last Updated on Friday, 25 June 2010 09:59